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Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red-Orange
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring Late Fall/Early Winter Mid Winter
Foliage: Mottled
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Jul 14, 2009, baiissatva from Dunedin New Zealand wrote:
Coastal Otago, New Zealand zone 9ish
Having just gone out in the middle of winter to move some of my other more diva-ish aloes, I noticed that my partridge aloe (potted) seems to be impervious to cold, not to mention hail, the other succulent enemy we have to deal with on a regular basis down here. It also seems a little larger and more luxuriant than those in the pics supplied, and I can only put this down to regular thorough watering, since it gets no other attention. Its definitely the same variety. Its sat out all winter through storms, minor frosts and week-long soakings.
It's so pretty with its painted-on-looking markings, but I take mine completely for granted since purchasing it's great grandmother around 10 years ago and busily distributing her offsets ever since. Ive had up to ten offsets at one time, all rooting easily and going on to flourish.
A great beginner aloe, or a plant for a child that shows an interest in gardening. They look great massed as a low border in a succulent bed and being pretty nonspiky, they lend themselves to high traffic areas.
Ive found theyre not too keen on being roasted in hi UV situations tho', so give them a little shade in high summer.
My favorite Aloe. It's very easy to grow, I water once a month and keep it outdoors in bright sunlight in summer. This is the second time in 9 months my Aloe is going to flower! How cool is that : )
On Feb 19, 2005, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
Makes a great, almost no care houseplant if desired although, without bright enough lighting (atleast I believe it to be the problem) the ... blades...? can become leggy and pale.
On Mar 21, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Very easy to grow aloe (though have rotted my share of these), and one of the most commonly sold in nurseries (at least in Southern California). Completely smooth plant with only the tiniest white, firm, blunt teeth. Leaves tend to be thick and triangular with a 'V' shape in cross section. Leaf margins, where dinky teeth are, have wide, ornamental white line. Spotting on leaves is often in horizontal bands in a 'tiger-stripe' pattern. Flowers are pinkish to pale red, either compact (high light situations) or spread out (low light situations) but usually single or possibly with a single branch, and here in So Cal come out mid winter.
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Apache Junction, Arizona Maricopa, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Queen Creek, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona Calistoga, California Canoga Park, California Clayton, California Mission Viejo, California Reseda, California San Francisco, California San Jose, California Spring Valley, California Thousand Oaks, California Henderson, Nevada Las Cruces, New Mexico Austin, Texas Dripping Springs, Texas Houston, Texas San Antonio, Texas Kalama, Washington
12 members have or want this plant for trade.
